Software development is a complex endeavor, and my decades of experience can help you move faster, with a smaller team, and avoid wasting time, effort, and money.
FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS
Software Development is a Team Effort
Only the tiniest of software projects can be developed and maintained by a single person. For everything else a team of software developers are needed, often with unique specializations and experience.
MY EXPERTIZE
Feedback from prior work
I have experience from multiple industries, over several decades. We've seen the software industry "grow up" to what it is today.
"Eivind is a fantastic manager, one who I would recommend to any organization looking to grow and/or nurture a team of engineers. He was my hiring manager at Google, and continued to be a mentor afterwards. He has an effective, data-driven, and meticulous approach to planning and uses planning artifacts to generate confidence within leadership for the projects under his purview. Eivind is also an enthusiastic nurturer of talent, keen on matching an engineer's strengths and personal goals with the strategy and opportunities of the team. Finally, he has one of the most positive attitudes I have worked with, consistently seeing obstacles as opportunities.
I am extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Eivind, and highly recommend him for future opportunities in engineering leadership.."
Aaron Kunze
Sr. SWE at Google Nest
"I worked under Eivind as my lead programmer on a Playstation title. He was approachable, trustworthy, and very intelligent. The net effect of this being he could motivate staff to a high degree. Highly recommended."
Dave Footitt
Sr. SWE at Synectics
"Eivind is excellent at what he does. He is a consciencious engineer with extensive experience. He works well as part of a team and on his own. Eivind inspires loyalty and confidence from those around him. I would gladly work with Eivind again!"
Kevin Normann
Sr. SWE at Visual Concepts
"Hands down the best Technical Director I have worked with. Eivind is smart, competent, funny, enthusiastic, well rounded, and always strives for personal perfection. His is truly a pleasure to work with, as he has that rare blend of technically proficiency and personal charsma that is hard to find. I have no doubt that he will be a tremendous asset whatever he decides to do."
Larry W Hutcherson Sr.
Sr. SWE at Electronic Arts
Some hypothetical questions, and equally hypothetical answers
No, but maybe I will, one day.
It would cover all the useful lessons I've learned over the years working with teams to develop software.
In terms of business, I've always been fascinated by how software can change so many aspects of our lives. I mostly think about software that help us do things better, easier, and faster.
Yes, but mostly for personal use. I use Facebook for keeping up with friends and for activities in my area. I use LinkedIn for professional needs. I have a Twitter account, but almost never use it, and given the recent changes I've created a Mastodon account in order to explore it as an alternative to Twitter.
For the last 10+ years I've lived mostly in Vancouver WA. In the past I've lived in California, and Massachusets, and before moving to the US I lived in London and Olso.
I have no plans to move, but some countries that I would consider include Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and India.
